MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside and offside front and rear under body and all suspensions shockabsorbers linkages and subframes are corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
parking brake performance could be improved
Covers/undertrays fitted
Exhaust heatshield security could be improved
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake operation could be improved
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Covers/undertrays fitted
Exhaust heatshield security could be improved
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake operation could be improved
n/s/r number plate light not working.
o/s/f brake pipe signs of corrosion.
o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges.
plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside head light not quite as bright as n/s
under trays fitted not able to fully inspect
both front tyres worn inner/outer edges.
n/s/r hand brake cable bracket broken off/come adrift.
rear brake pads low.
shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
stone chip in front screen top o/s.
unable to fully inspect lower coils on rear springs (advise removal of rear wheels to do so)
various brake pipes signs of rust/corrosion.
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working side light. (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres worn inner/outer edges.
n/s/r hand brake cable bracket broken off/come adrift.
rear brake pads low.
shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
stone chip in front screen top o/s.
unable to fully inspect lower coils on rear springs (advise removal of rear wheels to do so)
various brake pipes signs of rust/corrosion.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer eadge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
No smoke detected.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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RK08 YWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK08 YWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RK08 YWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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